Wire and Cable Assemblies Product Roundup  

This week’s Product Roundup highlights wire and cable assemblies from leading connector manufacturers and suppliers.

Wire and Cable Assemblies

Times Microwave Systems’ MaxGain Space Assemblies, supplied by PEI-Genesis, epitomize cutting-edge satellite communication technology. Engineered for space exploration, these high-performance, ultra-low loss microwave coaxial cables combine precision with advanced materials, ensuring optimal performance in extreme conditions. With a robust design, high-performance dielectrics, and low-loss connectors, they minimize signal attenuation in harsh environments.

SpaceNXT QT Series from Smiths Interconnect offers improved phase stability over a wide range of temperatures found in space environments while meeting all NASA/ESA outgassing specifications. It is equipped with ETFE radiation resistant jacket materials. This combination enables lower cost of ownership while improving system performance.

Cinch Connectivity Solutions’ Semflex space-qualified cable assemblies are constructed in the U.S. with rugged stainless steel to support a wide range of communication applications in harsh environments. These cable assemblies are engineered to meet or exceed the stringent requirements of 1% total mass loss (TML) and 0.1% collected volatile condensable materials (CVCM), ensuring their reliability and longevity in the extreme conditions of space. They feature low voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) and insertion loss, and undergo 100% swept frequency testing to ensure signal integrity and reliable functionality throughout the entire operating range. These cable assemblies are ideal for thermo-vacuum chamber testing, pre-flight testing, and pre-flight system evaluation. They are also dependable solutions for satellites in all orbits, maintaining high performance over long periods of time. Cinch space-qualified components have been integral to several space programs, including the Emirates Mars Mission, Parker Solar Probe, Europa Clipper, One Web, GPS satellites, and various LEO communication satellite systems.

Industrial RJ series of modular ethernet plugs and cables from Amphenol Communications Solutions provide CAT6A performance per ANSI/TIA-568.2-D. It supports Gigabit Ethernet Protocols and 10 G links in applications up to 100 m. The field terminable design offers easy assembly/disassembly, and its robust construction ensures reliable operation in harsh environments. Cables are available in various configurations such as Industrial RJ to standard RJ, RJ to ix Industrial, and many more.

METZ CONNECT’s cable assemblies for bus and rail vehicles provide outstanding transmission properties (CAT5, CAT7) and various lengths, compatible with RJ45 and M12 connectors for reliable performance.

The Samtec SFSD is a double-row, discrete wire socket cable assembly that uses Samtec’s Tiger-Eye™ contact system for reliability in rugged conditions. SFSD is available as components or full assemblies, with tooling available. It is a .050” (1.27 mm) pitch connector system, available in 28 and 30 AWG PVC wire, with metal latch and screw down options. Other rugged options include dual retention latches for positive locking, and screw down designs. The SFSDT series is available with Teflon Fluoropolymer wire. Samtec discrete wire solutions are available in pitches from 0.80 mm to 6.35 mm, and wire gauges from 10 to 32 AWG. Additional options include rugged latching, high-reliability Tiger Eye™ or individually shrouded contact systems, ultra micro power, standard and high-power versions, polarization, and keying.

The cross-manufacturer compatible M17-M40 PRO series circular connectors from Phoenix Contact ensure reliable connections in industrial applications. With uniform assembly, the PRO series makes it easier to connect your systems. The wide range of pin assignments and the continuous expansion of housing variants in sizes M17, M23, and M40 also provide a new level of freedom when it comes to system design.

CABLINE-VS II series products from I-PEX are high-speed, low-profile connectors with a maximum profile height of only 1.2 mm and contact pitch of 0.5 mm that can support the data rates of 32 GT/s per lane. These connectors are offered in horizontal mating type configuration, and feature full 360° metallic ZenShield cover with mechanical locking. A variety of micro coaxial, twinax, and discrete cable sizes are available for design flexibility. These assemblies can be used in communication protocols such as PCIe, DisplayPort, and USB. Full shielding with multipoint ground contact points prevents EMI leakage.

Greene Tweed’s FC DRY, FC DRY HP, ST DRY, and ST DRY HP optical cables, patch cords, and pigtails are designed for interconnect applications. A 900 μm buffered fiber is surrounded by aramid yarn strength members and a 3 mm OD, flame-retardant PVC jacket. Available in single mode and multi-mode fibers, these cables can withstand up to 5,000 psi when mated with a GT adapter or permanent bulkhead feedthrough.

Nicomatic provides custom cable assembly services tailored to high-reliability applications. From connector selection (CMM, EMM, DMM, FFC, fiber optic) to harness design and prototyping, every assembly is built to meet stringent mechanical, environmental, and electrical constraints. Our teams support projects from concept to qualification and production, ensuring full compliance with industry standards like MIL, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and EN9100. With no minimum order quantity and short lead times, Nicomatic combines flexibility and performance to help you meet critical project timelines.

COAX Connectors’ highly experienced cable assembly staff, based in Twickenham, UK, specialize in RF coaxial cable assemblies and hybrid coaxial assemblies. They will design assemblies to your specifications and rapidly terminate them correctly. COAX also supplies and assembles various accessories such as strain relief, cable glands, marker sleeves, and waterproofing seals to meet the most stringent installation or environmental requirements. Using the COAX facilities to provide assemblies eliminates the need for investment in production tooling, staff training, or test equipment and you have no scrap. As well as a wide range of standard 50 and 75 ohm connectors, COAX Connectors also offers a bespoke design and manufacturing service to ensure the perfect connector for each requirement. COAX also stocks a range of popular cable types and accessories suitable for use in most applications.

CDM Inc. has extensive wire harness manufacturing capabilities provided by some of the most experienced technicians in the industry. CDM’s expertise includes a wide range of wire harness assemblies such as discrete wire, open bundle, closed bundle, and waterproof harnesses for commercial, medical, military, and aerospace applications. CDM’s extensive wire, cable, and connector inventory provides for premium quality components, and in-house overmolding program (including full rubber overmolding) can accommodate any program- or application-specific requirement. CDM is certified to IPC-WHMA-620 and J-STD-001 standards for soldering. These standards ensure the highest possible quality for soldered connections in wire harness products.

Omnetics designs and manufactures a wide range of custom cable solutions to support all its various product lines and is available to assist your team from the developmental stages to prototyping and all the way through production. To minimize the design cycle time, Omnetics utilizes engineer-to-engineer communications. Omnetics offers step files, printed prototypes, and drawings prior to finalizing the design. This minimizes customer risk and results in successful implementation for prototype and production assemblies. Omnetics Connector Corporation follows IPC/WHMA-A-620 for all cable assembly, test, and inspection practices.

Amphenol Pcd offers custom built cable assemblies for Military, Aerospace, and Commercial markets, providing prototyping to turnkey solutions such as Net Warrior, AN/PRC-117G/-152 cable solutions, and D38999 assemblies. They are experts in custom overmolded interconnect and cable transitioning solutions, utilizing thermoplastic urethane and polyvinyl chloride molding materials. Amphenol Pcd offers copper cables with point to point, multi-leg cable assemblies and harness designs and has an extensive inventory of existing connector and cable overmold tooling supporting strain relief molding. Over-braided cable assemblies are available for best EMI performance.

Cable assemblies designed by Axon’ Cable resist high temperatures, pressure, shocks, torsion, flexion, chemical products, radiation, and sterilization. Axon’ engineers carefully choose the insulating material and connectors best suited for the application. Many criteria are considered, including electrical requirements (signal, power, data transmission, high frequency, high voltage, and high data rate), as well as miniaturization and appearance.

Adam Tech’s HSecurLinC USB latching connectors and cables series is composed of USB Type-C (including USB4) and Mini USB products, each featuring a secure latch to ensure reliable connections between mated connectors and cables. These products are offered in speeds of 480 Mb/s, 5 Gb/s, and 40 Gb/s. Cable assembly configurations include male-to-male, female-to-female, and female-to-male, with right-angle options available. Additionally, Adam Tech has the capability to manufacture custom cables tailored to meet each customer’s specific needs.

Panduit’s Reel Smart Automated Termination System, available from Heilind, provides a safe, reliable, and efficient electrical termination with the flexibility of a single tooling applicator. Wire termination methods typically are labor intensive and require the use of hand tools, which result in slower production, a less reliable electrical connection, and an increased risk of repetitive motion injuries. With other automation systems, each terminal requires a separate tooling applicator adding cost and complexity to the operation. With the Panduit Reel Smart Automated Termination System, your production will receive all the benefits of maximized productivity, operator safety, reliability, and tooling options that provide flexibility and versatility.

Lumberg’s VARICON 7000-Unica-35 is a fully automatic harnessing machine for termination of RAST 2.5 connectors in insulation displacement technology (IDT). For diverse harness configurations. See it in action.

Winchester Interconnect’s VFD cables deliver top-tier performance in tough industrial settings through both standard and specialized designs that meet exact application needs. Our cables deliver reliable performance and long-lasting durability across variable frequency drive systems through extensive design experience combined with in-house testing and multiple shielding and insulation choices.

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